James Edward O’Dell, age 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1948, in Springfield, MO, to Ike and Martha (Johnson) O’Dell. He loved to restore Antique Tractors, he also instilled a love for tractors in his grandkids, and riding motorcycles with buddies. James enjoyed helping others in their time of need.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Paulette Halford O’Dell, of Springfield, MO; his son: Jim (Stacye) O’Dell; daughter: Jill O’Dell Doke; and daughter: Courtney (Aaron) Murray; Grandchildren: Jordyn O’Dell, Logan Doke, Presleigh Doke, Mikael Doke, Chandler Murray, Brecken Murray, and Nash Walker Murray; sister: Francis (Ed) Laughlin, brother: David (Lea) O’Dell, sister: Linda (George) Arnold; and a host of nieces, nephews and family. Plus some special friends: Chuck Cox, Randy Cox, Wally Edwards, Cap Foster and many more.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 12, 2014, at Robberson Prairie Cemetery, with Frank Childers officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Center. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.